Korean stars like Jennie and Shin Min-a step out in quirky shoe trend
From left, Jennie, Shin Min-a, and Lee Hyori / Xportsnews
Toe shoes that resemble socks are emerging as a new fashion statement, with Korean celebrities such as Shin Min-a, BLACKPINK’s Jennie and Lee Hyori stepping out in the unconventional footwear.
Actress Shin Min-a recently shared photos on her blog under the title “Healing moments,” writing, “Hello, it’s been a while. A hot summer, and within it, my healing moments.” She added, “I had a lot of overseas schedules in Europe over the past few months, so there are many travel photos.”
The uploaded photos show Shin Min-a visiting various countries in Europe, including Spain, Italy and Germany. In several images, she is seen pairing toe shoes with casual outfits, creating the illusion that she is simply walking around in socks.
Shin Min-a / Captured from Shin's social media
This isn’t the first time Shin has been spotted wearing toe shoes. She has worn them on multiple occasions during her European travels, suggesting they are a favored item in her wardrobe.
Earlier this month, BLACKPINK’s Jennie and singer Lee Hyori also drew attention for wearing toe shoes. Jennie was seen wearing them on Friday as she departed for Los Angeles.
Jennie’s outfit included a white and sky blue crochet knit vest, a red bralette and gray sweatpants — an ensemble that highlighted her distinctive style. The addition of toe shoes further elevated her fashionable appearance.
Lee Hyori's toe shoes / Captured from Lee's social media
Lee Hyori also shared a photo of herself wearing black toe shoes on her personal social media account, captioning the image with a playful “hehehe,” adding a humorous touch to the bold look.
Korean stars are increasingly embracing fashion items that may seem unusual or avant-garde to the general public, and toe shoes are no exception. Though still unfamiliar to many, the footwear may well be on its way to becoming a mainstream trend.
This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.